Small Business
Small businesses employ nearly half the entire American workforce and represent 43.5% of America’s GDP. As we have for over a century, the U.S. Chamber serves and supports more than 5 million small businesses through membership, our nationwide federation of state and local chambers, and digital platforms—giving small businesses representation, resources, and a powerful voice at national scale.
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Small Business Index Q1 2026
Small businesses express more concern over the economy amid uncertainty.
How to Get Your Small Business Recognized On the CO—100 List
Apply now for the U.S. Chamber's annual list of the top 100 small businesses in America. Honorees receive national recognition and exclusive opportunities.
Navigating the New Tax Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Feature story
A practical guide to maximizing savings for your small business under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
Advocating for Small Business
Small Business Spotlight
Competitive, pro-growth tax policy is essential to grow the economy, raise wages for workers, and improve the standard of living for all Americans.
U.S. Chamber Foundation Programs
U.S. Chamber members range from small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country to startups in fast-growing sectors, leading industry associations, and global corporations.
Discover the ROI Chamber membership can deliver for you.
Our Work
The Chamber’s Small Business Council supports and fights for policies that keep Main Street businesses thriving and workforce vibrant. This includes advocating for a tax and regulatory environment that helps—not hurts—small business owners to create jobs and serve our communities and economy.
Events
- Workforce2026 Military Spouse Employment SummitThursday, May 2110:00 AM EDT - 02:30 PM EDTHybridLearn More
- TechnologyAI + Work (Talent Forward 2026)Wednesday, May 2708:15 AM EDT - 05:30 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Chambers of Commerce2026 Midwest InstituteSunday, May 31 - Thursday, June 0410:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTHybridLearn More
Latest Content
- 97% of U.S. importers are small businesses. When tariffs rise, they face steep costs that threaten their survival.The Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act would provide small businesses with the capital they need to grow.Tariffs on flowers and goods that mothers rely on will harm businesses and cost consumers.Hundreds of small business owners gathered for the U.S. Chamber’s annual Small Business Day event to learn and connect with the nation’s leading business and policy experts.Chamber Letter Outlines Three Ways Administration Can Help Businesses of All Sizes, Workers, and Consumers While Trade Deals Are NegotiatedThis Hill Letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Small Business supporting H.R. 1163, the Prove It Act of 2025.Letter to the Chairmen of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Committee on Finance to oppose any effort to increase income tax rates that would harm small businesses.From the first signs of flowers to the final blooms, these businesses ensure each guest experiences some cherry blossom magic.This letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate on the nominations of Bill Briggs to be Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Casey Mulligan, Ph.D. to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the SBA.
